August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)
A global event held each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose, learn about signs and symptoms, and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death.
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Survey from Lung Health Foundation - what cannabis education resources do you need?
The Lung Health Foundation (Ontario Lung Association) is developing new cannabis education resources for healthcare providers and young adults (18-25). They would like to gather your feedback on the format and content of these new resources to ensure they create them in a way that…
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Mental Illness Caregiver’s Association (MICA) bridge art, music, care, creativity to building community
"No one walks alone, we walk with you," the -Virtual Art in Strathcona Park, (Ottawa, but hey ... it's VIRTUAL)
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Back to School Tip Sheets for Post-Secondary Students from BounceBack Ontario
Back to School Tip Sheets for Post-Secondary students from BounceBack Ontario
BounceBack is here for you and your students as the new school year approaches. As you are aware, mental health has been a top concern for Ontarians during Covid-19 and the stress of returning back to…
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Increase in youth accidental consumption of cannabis edibles
A new article by CTV news reports on a Canadian study that showed an increase in the number of children who accidentally consumed cannabis edibles to a total of 51 reports in 2019. The number of children hospitalized due to severe reactions to cannabis has actually doubled since 2018. You…
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Research Snapshot: Impact of isolation and loneliness on mental health of children and adolescents in the COVID-19 context
Governments around the world have put in place numerous measures to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Research in adults has shown that social isolation has negative mental health effects but there is limited research on its effect on children.
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Children 12 and under are accidentally consuming edibles
The Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program has just released its 2019 results. On pp. 30-31 of the report, you will find the details related to serious and life-threatening impacts of cannabis on the Canadian paediatric population over this time period.
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Job Posting: Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist (Ottawa)
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program at the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist to work in the Ottawa region. This position is a full-time, salaried position. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, 2020.
For more information…
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Job Posting: Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist (Toronto)
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program at the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist to work in the Greater Toronto area. This position is a full-time, salaried position. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, 2020.
For more information and…
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Seeking the input of women with substance use concerns and those who work with them
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, and Addictions and Mental Health Ontario request your participation in a survey regarding digital health resources during COVID-19 and beyond.
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